01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC043789
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH11 1SB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity is set up to advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. To encourage the rediscovery of ancient craftsmanship skills, ancient technology and ancient ways of working with natural materials such as wood, clay, stone, metal.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education through the development of individual capabilities, skills and understanding in art, science, technology, traditional crafts and the sustainable use of natural materials. 4.2 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science through the research, preservation, teaching and practice of ancient and traditional craftsmanship, technologies and ways of working with natural materials, including wood, clay, stone and metal. 4.3 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement through education, practical activities and community participation relating to nature restoration, biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of natural resources and the protection and enhancement of natural habitats.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | £200 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 2 March 2025 |
| 1 January 2024 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £9,947 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 2 March 2025 |
| 1 January 2023 | £9,937 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 22 November 2023 |
| 1 January 2022 | £502 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £507 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 27 November 2022 |
| 1 January 2021 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £293 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 6 January 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 78/9 Harrison Gardens, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.schoolofancientcrafts.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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